Congratulates the Village of Manhattan's Deputy Fire Chief William Chellios on the occasion of his retirement.
Creates the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Sets forth the findings of the General Assembly. Creates several definitions. Prohibits smoking in public places, places of employment, and governmental vehicles. Requires "No Smoking" signs to be posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited. Requires ashtrays to be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited. Prohibits smoking in student dormitories, including, but not limited to, sleeping rooms, dining areas, restrooms, laundry areas, lobbies, and hallways, of a building used in whole or in part as a student dormitory that is owned and operated or otherwise utilized by a public or private institution of higher education. Provides that the Department of Public Health, State-certified local public health departments, and local law enforcement agencies shall enforce the provisions of the Act. Sets forth fines for violations of the Act. Provides that the Department, a State-certified local public health department, local law enforcement agency, or any individual personally affected by repeated violations may institute, in a circuit court, an action to enjoin violations of the Act. Prohibits discrimination against individuals who exercise their rights afforded by the Act. Provides that a home rule unit may regulate smoking in public places, but that regulation must be no less restrictive than the provisions in the Act. Prohibits smoking within a minimum distance of 15 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Repeals the Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that under the Medicaid program, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall reimburse psychiatrists for mental health services they provide, as authorized by Illinois law, to recipients via telepsychiatry. Requires the Department to adopt rules establishing a method to reimburse providers for mental health services provided by telepsychiatry. Provides that the reimbursement methodology for mental health services provided by telemedicine shall be comparable to the reimbursement methodology used by the Department for other services provided by telemedicine. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Joliet Fire Chief Larry Mores on the occasion of his retirement.
Congratulates the administration and staff of the Christian Youth Center in Joliet as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Center.
Congratulates the Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council #4400 of Joliet on their 50th anniversary.
Congratulates the Very Reverend John Elias Kuchta and the congregation of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Joliet on the 100th anniversary of the church.
Congratulates the pastor and congregation of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Lockport on the 100th anniversary of the church.
Congratulates the staff and congregation of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Joliet on the 150th anniversary of the church.
Declares March of 2007 to be Irish-American Heritage Month.
